Patents by Inventor Norbert Bonhoff

Norbert Bonhoff has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20100104828
    Abstract: A method is for production of a moulded skin. The method includes a) inserting a film into a clamping frame; b) moving a positive mould relative to the clamping frame for pre-shaping of the film; c) impressing an insert on a side of the film which is orientated away from the positive mould; d) moving the positive mould into a negative mould which corresponds at least in regions; and e) applying a low pressure from the negative mould in order to emboss at least one of a shape and a surface structure of the negative mould onto the film fitted with the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Jürgen Engel, Norbert Bonhoff, Rob Chimelak, Godefroy Beau
  • Patent number: 7380865
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle door (1) and to a method for the production thereof. The vehicle door comprises a supporting frame (11) with an opening (2). The supporting frame is joined to a body structure of the vehicle in a manner that permits it to move. The opening (2) is closed in an essentially moisture-proof manner by molding it with a curable compound while forming a supporting plate (10) for accommodating elements such as window lifters, loudspeakers (3) or the like. At least one guide rail for guiding a window pane (9), which can be displaced relative to the supporting frame, is provided for accommodating a lateral edge of the window pane in the supporting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Eckhardt, Harald Köllner, Werner Schwarz, Freddy Stoof, Peter Rahmstorf, Norbert Bonhoff, Heinz-Josef Rüsche, Wilfrid Bergeret
  • Publication number: 20050200159
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle door (1) and to a method for the production thereof. The vehicle door comprises a supporting frame (11) with an opening (2). The supporting frame is joined to a body structure of the vehicle in a manner that permits it to move. The opening (2) is closed in an essentially moisture-proof manner by molding it with a curable compound while forming a supporting plate (10) for accommodating elements such as window lifters, loudspeakers (3) or the like. At least one guide rail for guiding a window pane (9), which can be displaced relative to the supporting frame, is provided for accommodating a lateral edge of the window pane in the supporting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Eckhart, Harald Kollner, Werner Schwarz, Freddy Stoof, Peter Rahmstorf, Norbert Bonhoff, Heinz-Josef Rusche, Wilfrid Bergeret
  • Patent number: 5549327
    Abstract: A shock absorber for improving the safety in passenger compartments of motor vehicles during impact accidents. It is intended that the impact between the outer skin of bodywork parts such as doors and the associated inner lining in the passenger compartment shall be reduced.The shock absorber is in the form of an impact pot, in such a way that the energy absorption, at least to a considerable extent, is effected via a plurality of chronologically successive shearing procedures of the absorber material during an impact. The impact pot is subdivided into shearing zones for the successive shearing procedures, which are defined along enclosed curves. The impact pot is in the shape of a stepped pyramid or terrace arrangement with optional plan projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Lignotock GmbH
    Inventors: Heinz-Josef Rusche, Norbert Bonhoff